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Word: interdict
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Exteme unction/Anointing of the sick are excepted.
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Verb:
- To invoke a prohibition against contact with another.
- transitive Roman Catholic to exclude a person or geographical area from participation in church symbolism and services.
- transitive To damage, interrupt or destroy enemy lines of communication.
- transitive To exclude from church sacraments including burial.
- transitive To forbid by church or legal sanction.
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